Backcountry snowboarders can sign up for Canuck SplitFest

With plenty of new snow in the forecast for this weekend, (Jan. 4 and 5), chances are that conditions will be outstanding for the fourth annual Canuck Splitfest, a gathering of the backcountry tribe which takes place in the spectacular Selkirk Mountains between Revelstoke and Rogers Pass.

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With plenty of new snow in the forecast for this weekend, (Jan. 4 and 5), chances are that conditions will be outstanding for the fourth annual Canuck Splitfest, a gathering of the backcountry tribe which takes place in the spectacular Selkirk Mountains between Revelstoke and Rogers Pass.

The Hillcrest Hotel just east of Revy will be the host accommodation for events and equipment demos. There’s also a major fundraising event taking place for the Canadian Avalanche Foundation, with top prizes from Prior, Voile, Venture, Genuine Guide Gear (G3), and several local businesses as well. Prior will be offering a variety of splitboard demos and have donated a winner’s choice splitboard, along with a T-shirt, hoody, hat and toque for the raffle.

As festivals go, Splitfest is pretty loose, that is, admission to events is free, but it should be noted that there are no officially organized backcountry tours and that people are on their own when it comes to making their way into any of the zones within Glacier National Park.

Please note that day passes to Glacier National Park as well as Winter Permits for snowboarding into the backcountry will be required to take part in any of the events within the Park boundaries.

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With plenty of new snow in the forecast for this weekend, (Jan. 4 and 5), chances are that conditions will be outstanding for the fourth annual Canuck Splitfest, a gathering of the backcountry tribe which takes place in the spectacular Selkirk Mountains between Revelstoke and Rogers Pass.